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V701 GNF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,635 mi
Last recorded67,635 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 67,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 52,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 46,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 41,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split also play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not located upper end (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,890 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,689 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,689 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jan 2015 32,946 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,282 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 29,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,829 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 13,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V701 GNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V701 GNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V701 GNF registered?

V701 GNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V701 GNF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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